To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners’ Office
Prepared By:
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Kendra Davis, Management Analyst III, Commissioners’ Office
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Subject:
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Proclamations Establishing May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of Arapahoe County Open Spaces
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The Board of County Commissioners is requested to adopt a proclamation establishing May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and a proclamation recognizing the 20th Anniversary of Arapahoe County Open Spaces.
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Background and Discussion: In late 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a process to issue proclamations that meet the following criteria:
• Highlight items of importance related to Arapahoe County services, employee recognition or the County’s strategic plan;
• Promote an issue that impacts a broad range of Arapahoe County residents or employees;
• Made by an Arapahoe County resident, employee or elected official.
The attached proclamation met the above requirements and were determined eligible for approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Alternatives: N/A
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☐Be fiscally sustainable
☐Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused
Concurrence: These proclamations are issued in concurrence with the County’s Human Resources and Open Spaces Departments.